**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1165744** 

**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND** 

**UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

**FOR GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

UHY Calvert Smith Chartered Accountants Heritage House Murton Way Osbaldwick York North Yorkshire YO19 5UW 



**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

**CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

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|**Report of the Trustees**|1 to  6|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**|7|
|**Statement of Financial Actvites**|8|
|**Balance Sheet**|9 to  10|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|11 to  21|





**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). 

Gateway (York) CIO is the legal structure within which the work of Gateway Church takes place. The activities and achievements of the CIO are largely based on the generous donations of money and time from members of Gateway Church.   Throughout this report the names of Gateway (York) CIO and Gateway Church will be used interchangeably. The Gateway Centre is the building owned and operated by Gateway (York) CIO, where a large part of the charity's activities take place. 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

1. The advancement of the Christian faith for public benefit. 

2. To provide community facilities in Acomb or other appropriate locations. 

3. To advance any other charitable purpose in law considered appropriate. 

## This is worked out through:- 

- Gateway Church and its activities, including the provision of services to the community 

- Supporting Christian work overseas 

- Making the Gateway Centre available for community use 

The trustees are aware of guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit and the guidance is taken into account when they review the objectives and activities of the charity. 

The trustees facilitate the working out of the charity's objectives in various ways. One significant responsibility is managing the Gateway Centre and the activities that take place in and from it. For example 

- It is where Gateway Church meets for worship, teaching and prayer. 

- It houses services for members of the local community regardless of belief. These include, but are not limited to, groups to facilitate social connection, children's groups, regular events for young people, a York Foodbank storage and distribution point, Christians Against Poverty debt advice service, and the Atrium, which offers a warm space and free food on three days each week. 

- It is a facility available to members of the local community. These uses attract some revenue to help fund the costs of running the centre. Restore York (a local housing charity) is hiring a suite of offices at the Gateway Centre. Other services working from the Gateway Centre are given subsidised use of space to assist them in offering services to the community, e.g. Reflect Pregnancy Advice counselling services. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** 

Gateway Church is a family of faith, hope and love. We're passionate about joining with God as he transforms our community, nation, and world. We provide a number of services that benefit the local community and beyond. Throughout the financial year, we have sought to continue to serve God's purposes - faithfully preaching the good news, baptising new believers, and teaching people to follow Christ. 

The monies given by the members of the charity this year have been invested as follows. 

## **Employment** 

|**Employment**||
|---|---|
|The individuals who|have been in paid employment for Gateway Church this year are:|
|Caleb Ellwood|Lead Pastor/Elder|
|Joseph O'Neill|Staf Pastor/Elder|
|Wendy Neary|Gateway Centre Operatons Manager|
|Christne Hobson|<br>Church Administrator|
|Sarah Hogben|<br>Children, Families, & Community Worker|
|Jackie Adie|<br>CAP Centre Manager|
|Isobel Barthow|Youth Support Worker|
|Mick Roberts|Facilites Assistant|
|Rebecca Ross|Hospitality Coordinator|
|Cheryl Diuga|Cleaner|
|Nicola Power|Ofce Cleaner|
|Isabel Harriss|Cleaner|



|Two employees have|moved on to alternatve employment during this fnancial year:|
|---|---|
|Ann Johnson|Cleaner (up to June 2024)|
|Emily Smurthwaite|<br>Cleaner (up to October 2024)|
|Two employees have|started working with us during this fnancial year:|
|Shui Ping Wong|Atrium Team Leader (started 9 September 2024)|
|Erika James|Cleaner (started 17 September 2024)|



We would like to record our thanks to all the staff for their considerable efforts during the last year. 

## **The Ministry of the Church** 

Gateway Church continues to thrive as a local church, with regular public worship services, weekly small groups for discipleship and fellowship and various groups and ministries. Considerable numbers of people give their time, money and effort to facilitate the work of the church. The trustees would like to acknowledge the vital role that all church members play, and thank all those who have contributed in any way during the last year. 

## **The Gateway Centre** 

The building that is now the Gateway Centre was acquired in 1997, refurbished, and further extended in 2008/2009. As part of that refurbishment, the Church entered into a mortgage arrangement with the Charity Bank, on which the CIO continues to make payments. The maintenance and running of the Gateway Centre are financed by members' donations but are offset by revenue from venue hire during the year and a number of external grants. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **Organisational development** 

Following a thorough re-envisioning process, a new vision was put before the church by the elders and deacons. This was initially communicated at a Church Vision Weekend in May 2024, with further explanation in the weeks that followed. 

The vision was shaped by the church after seeking direction from God, and refined by the elders and deacons, who consulted with the wider team of Core Leaders before presenting the finished wording to the church. The vision for Gateway Church is to see the whole church, by the power of the Holy Spirit, devoted to Jesus, passionately making disciples and committed to one another in love. 

The process also led to clarity of the mission of Gateway Church. 5 specific people groups were identified, and plans and strategies were formed for how to make disciples amongst these groups. 

Following the Vision Weekend, a gift day was held, with church members and attendees encouraged to review their giving, and to give one-off donations specifically for resourcing additional missional activities. 

The response from the church was overwhelming, and additional resources were directed towards ministries in local secondary and primary schools, the Chapelfields estate, and activities serving local people in need. 

## **Services made available by the CIO to the local community:** 

All of the services we offer are open to all community members, whatever their beliefs. These activities are funded through individual donations and grants, and any shortfall is subsidised directly by the CIO. 

## Christans Against Poverty Debt Advice Service 

The CIO finances the provision of a free debt advice service in association with Christians Against Poverty. Thanks to the hard work of the team involved, we were able to support 36 new clients throughout the year. 

Apart from enabling people to tackle their debt, the service offered also helps clients manage their finances in a way that supports their financial stability. In many cases, CAP's intervention has meant that individuals and families have avoided re-possession of their goods, eviction, and homelessness. 

Volunteers from Gateway Church provide friendship and support for clients when needed, deliver birthday cards and presents for clients and their children throughout the year. At Christmas members of Gateway Church provided Christmas hampers for the families and individuals who are currently being supported by the service. 

Other charities have contributed to the running cost of this valuable service, including York Foodbank. 

## York Foodbank 

Each Monday, members of Gateway Church, together with volunteers from other churches, distribute food in cooperation with the York Foodbank. This includes giving out over three days' worth of food to each family, spending time with clients, offering them refreshment, and signposting them to other organisations/support services as necessary. A stock of food is kept on the Centre's premises, and regular donations are received at the Gateway Centre before being processed at the York Foodbank warehouse. 

## Lightz 

The weekly Friday evening youth group has continued to grow. It provides a safe place for young people to grow in community with others, be encouraged and supported by a team of youth leaders, and explore the Christian faith. 

## The Atrium 

The Atrium has continued to run as a hospitality space Monday to Wednesday, 10am-2pm.  The Atrium offers free hot and cold drinks, soup, hot sandwiches, and cakes.  A friendly team of volunteers spend time talking and befriending those who come to the cafe.  They also signpost them to other services that might be useful to them.  The Atrium reduces social isolation, relieves poverty by providing warmth and free refreshments and it has proved very popular with the community.  Approximately 200 people of all ages attend each week. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## Acomb Babies 

Each Monday, we provide a place for parents with young babies to meet others at the same stage in life. We consistently find that isolated parents connect with others and make lifelong friendships. Our team comes alongside and supports these parents. 

## Chapelfelds Afer School Hangout 

Once per week, in the time slot after schools finish, we run a group for children and young people at Sanderson House - a community facility in the Chapelfields neighbourhood. Resourced by staff and volunteers from our youth and children's teams, this group is a place where healthy relationships can be built with young people from various backgrounds. Providing diversionary activities for young people benefits the local community, which often faces high levels of anti-social behaviour. 

## Bible Adventure 

Our children's team launched a new ministry, monthly on a Saturday afternoon. This high-energy, fun session takes on a different theme each term and seeks to help children of primary school age learn about the Christian faith. Attendance has been between 40-50 each month. 

## **Community Uses of the Gateway Centre:** 

The following groups used the Centre during the financial year: Accessible Arts & Media Acomb Primary School Alcoholics Anonymous Alzheimers Society Baby Band Christians Against Poverty City of York Council Community Counselling Electoral Services Family Matters Front Street, Acomb, Regeneration Project Greater Acomb Community Forum Green Church Developments Heworth Moorhouse Trust Jon Ward Drumming Joseph Trust Lowfield Green Housing Co-op NHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes Nimbuscare Northern Dance Academy Reflect Pregnancy Advice Service Restore York St Leonard's Hospice St Nicks Stoma Patient Support Group Tiny Toes Music U3A Gardening Group Wellbeing Choir Westfield Ward Committee Meetings Wilf Ward Family Trust York Carers Hub York Foodbank York Schools and Youth Trust Yorspace 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

The financial year saw room hire requests for the Gateway Centre increase further from £31,382 in 2023-2024 to £34,563 in 2024-2025. This, together with the continuing generosity of the members of Gateway Church and various grants, has meant that the charity's income has been able to continue providing services and activities run by Gateway Church. 

The total amount that the charity received in grants and donations this year was £380,278.  This was supplemented by £38,220 from Gateway Centre rental and bank interest, giving a total income for the year of £418,948. 

The charity's funds are used primarily to meet the costs of operating the Gateway Centre so that it can be made available for community use, as a home for Gateway Church, and to support the Church's varied activities. 

Donations and grants of £35,574 were made in the year, £22,051 from unrestricted funds and £13,523 from restricted funds, which include special offerings made by the church community. These donations supported mission work both in this country and overseas, church planting, and meeting community needs. 

The CIO partners with Christians Against Poverty to run a debt advice service from the Gateway Centre and paid for the cost of running the centre locally, i.e. salaries and expenses, which came to a total of £24,947. 

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a total surplus of £44,849 for the year.  This however includes £15,251 of restricted funds brought forward which have been utilised in the current year, and £5,443 of repair and maintenance costs met from the designated Building Maintenance fund. 

## **RESERVES POLICY** 

The charity's policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves, which are the free current reserves of the charity not invested in tangible fixed assets, at a level that equates to approximately three to six months of unrestricted expenditure. At this level, the Trustees would be able to continue the charity's current activities. 

## **FUTURE PLANS** 

Gateway Church will continue to offer its current activities and services, working in partnership with other local charities and organisations. 

With a recent re-envisioning process now complete - the organisation seeks to continue to build on this foundation, bringing the good news of Jesus to people in the local area and beyond. Staff, volunteers and leaders plan to continue to develop the work laid out in the strategies that accompanied the new vision. 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing document** 

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. 

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by its constitution. 

Gateway (York) CIO is currently managed by five Trustees and is governed by its constitution. As permitted under the charity's constitution, one of the trustees, Caleb Ellwood, is engaged by the charity as an employee. He does not receive additional remuneration for his role as a trustee. 

On 17 March 2025 two new trustees were appointed - Christopher Young and Kate Langley taking the number of trustees to seven. 

## **RISK MANAGEMENT** 

The trustees continue to assess the charity's major strategic, business, and operational risks, and systems are in place to mitigate those risks. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number** 1165744 

**Principal address** The Gateway Centre Front Street Acomb York YO24 3BZ 

**Trustees** Kirsty R Allen David C Donkin Caleb Ellwood Alan Gee Jean Geraghty Christopher Young (from 17 March 2025) Kate Langley (from 17 March 2025) 

**Independent examiner** UHY Calvert Smith Chartered Accountants Heritage House Murton Way Osbaldwick York YO19 5UW 

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by: 

D C Donkin - Trustee 

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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Gateway (York) CIO ('the Company')** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). 

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

H Priest 

UHY Calvert Smith Chartered Accountants Heritage House Murton Way Osbaldwick York North Yorkshire YO19 5UW 

27 January 2026 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

|Notes<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donatons and legacies<br>2<br>**Charitable actvites**<br>Community facilites<br>Investment income<br>3<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>4<br>**Charitable actvites**<br>Community facilites<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Church actvites<br>Donatons and giving<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>The Atrium<br>Governance and administraton<br>**Total**<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**302,623**<br>**34,563**<br>**3,657**<br>**340,843**<br>**-**<br>**84,285**<br>**14,947**<br>**161,883**<br>**22,051**<br>**1,718**<br>**12,067**<br>**14,494**<br>**311,445**<br>**29,398**<br>**933,098**<br>**962,496**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**78,105**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**78,105**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**10,000**<br>**11,401**<br>**13,523**<br>**1,750**<br>**25,980**<br>**-**<br>**62,654**<br>**15,451**<br>**24,073**<br>**39,524**|**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**380,728**<br>**34,563**<br>**3,657**<br>**418,948**<br>**-**<br>**84,285**<br>**24,947**<br>**173,284**<br>**35,574**<br>**3,468**<br>**38,047**<br>**14,494**<br>**374,099**<br>**44,849**<br>**957,171**<br>**1,002,020**|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>293,203<br>31,382<br>3,281<br>327,866<br>4,356<br>95,482<br>23,541<br>152,808<br>42,277<br>1,206<br>22,406<br>8,587<br>350,663<br>(22,797)<br>979,968<br>957,171|
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The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## **GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025** 

|Notes<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible assets<br>10<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Stocks<br>11<br>Debtors<br>12<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>13<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due afer more than one year<br>14<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>17<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Restricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**989,987**<br>**250**<br>**36,694**<br>**112,664**<br>**149,608**<br>**(21,444)**<br>**128,164**<br>**1,118,151**<br>**(155,655)**<br>**962,496**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**39,524**<br>**39,524**<br>**-**<br>**39,524**<br>**39,524**<br>**-**<br>**39,524**|**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**989,987**<br>**250**<br>**36,694**<br>**152,188**<br>**189,132**<br>**(21,444)**<br>**167,688**<br>**1,157,675**<br>**(155,655)**<br>**1,002,020**<br>**962,496**<br>**39,524**<br>**1,002,020**|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>991,524<br>250<br>35,914<br>123,679<br>159,843<br>(22,427)<br>137,416<br>1,128,940<br>(171,769)<br>957,171<br>933,098<br>24,073<br>957,171|
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 

C S Ellwood - Trustee 

A Gee - Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** 

The financial statements of the charitable incorporated organisation, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain assets, 

## **Income** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 

## **Expenditure** 

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Freehold property -  not provided Fixtures and fittings -  20% on reducing balance 

The freehold property was revalued by the Trustees at £975,000 following the completion of the development work in 2009. This revaluation took place in the predecessor entity and therefore the freehold property value in the accounts is referred to as cost. 

No depreciation has been provided on the freehold property on the basis of the long life of the asset, and as the estimated residual value is not considered materially different from the carrying value. 

## **Stocks** 

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. 

## **Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. 

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## **Fund accounting** 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** 

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme.  Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## **Significant judgements and estimates** 

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported.  These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES** 

|Tithes and oferings<br>Gif aid<br>Grants|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**302,204**<br>**53,759**<br>**24,765**<br>**380,728**|2024<br>£<br>212,975<br>53,097<br>27,131|
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|||293,203|



Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 

|Goverment grants<br>Grants received<br>Other grants|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**3,500**<br>**11,200**<br>**10,065**<br>**24,765**|2024<br>£<br>3,421<br>-<br>23,710|
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|||27,131|



Government grants includes £2,500 from City of York Council for Chapelfields Youth Club and £1,000 from City of York Council for the Atrium. 

Government grants of £2,421 were received in the prior year in respect of the Government's Holiday Activities and Food programme and The Atrium, and £1,000 from City of York Council Ward funding for the Chapelfields Youth Club. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

|**3.**<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Deposit account interest<br>**4.**<br>**RAISING FUNDS**<br>**Raising donatons and legacies**<br>Staf costs<br>**5.**<br>**GRANTS PAYABLE**<br>Donatons and giving<br>**6.**<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>Net income/(expenditure) is stated afer charging/(creditng):<br>Depreciaton - owned assets<br>Accountancy and independent examinaton fees|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**3,657**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**35,574**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**3,386**<br>**2,468**|2024<br>£<br>3,281<br>2024<br>£<br>4,356<br>2024<br>£<br>42,277|
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|||2024<br>£<br>2,974<br>2,315|



## **7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 March 2025. 

As permitted under the charity's constitution, and described in the Trustees' report, Mr C Ellwood was also engaged by the charity during the year an employee.  He does not however receive additional remuneration in respect of his role as trustee. 

Total salary and employer pension contributions of £48,662 were paid to Mr C Ellwood in the period (2024 - £45,412). 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. 

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**GATEWAY (YORK) CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

|**8.**<br>**STAFF COSTS**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs<br>The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:<br>Church actvites (incl. Chapelfelds)<br>Community facilites and administraton<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Fundraising<br>The Atrium<br>No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.<br>**9.**<br>**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donatons and legacies<br>245,571<br>**Charitable actvites**<br>Community facilites<br>31,382<br>Investment income<br>3,281<br>**Total**<br>280,234<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>Raising funds<br>4,356<br>**Charitable actvites**<br>Community facilites<br>95,482<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>19,241<br>Church actvites<br>144,914<br>Donatons and giving<br>14,735<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>331<br>The Atrium<br>5,877<br>Governance and administraton<br>8,587<br>**Total**<br>293,523|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**198,014**<br>**10,072**<br>**19,389**<br>**227,475**<br>**2025**<br>**5**<br>**6**<br>**1**<br>**-**<br>**2**<br>**14**<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>47,632<br>-<br>-<br>47,632<br>-<br>-<br>4,300<br>7,894<br>27,542<br>875<br>16,529<br>-<br>57,140|2024<br>£<br>184,119<br>8,732<br>15,430<br>208,281<br>2024<br>5<br>4<br>1<br>1<br>1<br>12<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>293,203<br>31,382<br>3,281<br>327,866<br>4,356<br>95,482<br>23,541<br>152,808<br>42,277<br>1,206<br>22,406<br>8,587<br>350,663|2024<br>£<br>184,119<br>8,732<br>15,430<br>208,281<br>2024<br>5<br>4<br>1<br>1<br>1<br>12<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>293,203<br>31,382<br>3,281<br>327,866<br>4,356<br>95,482<br>23,541<br>152,808<br>42,277<br>1,206<br>22,406<br>8,587<br>350,663|
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||||4,356<br>95,482<br>23,541<br>152,808<br>42,277<br>1,206<br>22,406<br>8,587|
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|**9.**<br>**COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -**<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>**10.**<br>**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**<br>**COST**<br>At 1 April 2024<br>Additons<br>At 31 March 2025<br>**DEPRECIATION**<br>At 1 April 2024<br>Charge for year<br>At 31 March 2025<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 31 March 2025<br>At 31 March 2024<br>**11.**<br>**STOCKS**<br>Finished goods|**contnued**<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>(13,289)<br>1,500<br>(11,789)<br>944,887<br>933,098<br>Freehold<br>property<br>£<br>**975,000**<br>**-**<br>**975,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**975,000**<br>975,000|Restricted<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>(9,508)<br>(22,797)<br>(1,500)<br>-<br>(11,008)<br>(22,797)<br>35,081<br>979,968<br>24,073<br>957,171<br>Fixtures<br>and<br>ftngs<br>Totals<br>£<br>£<br>**146,988**<br>**1,121,988**<br>**1,849**<br>**1,849**<br>**148,837**<br>**1,123,837**<br>**130,464**<br>**130,464**<br>**3,386**<br>**3,386**<br>**133,850**<br>**133,850**<br>**14,987**<br>**989,987**<br>16,524<br>991,524<br>**2025**<br>2024<br>**£**<br>£<br>**250**<br>250|
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|**12.**<br>**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Trade debtors<br>Gif Aid debtor<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>**13.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Bank loans and overdrafs (see note 15)<br>Social security and other taxes<br>Other creditors<br>**14.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR**<br>Bank loans (see note 15)<br>**15.**<br>**LOANS**<br>An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:<br>Amounts falling due within one year on demand:<br>Bank loans<br>Amounts falling between one and two years:<br>Bank loans - 1-2 years<br>**16.**<br>**SECURED DEBTS**<br>The following secured debts are included within creditors:<br>Bank loans|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**3,319**<br>**29,936**<br>**3,439**<br>**36,694**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**15,965**<br>**3,793**<br>**1,686**<br>**21,444**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**155,655**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**15,965**<br>**155,655**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**171,620**|2024<br>£<br>1,394<br>28,680<br>5,840<br>35,914<br>2024<br>£<br>14,586<br>3,220<br>4,621<br>22,427<br>2024<br>£<br>171,769|2024<br>£<br>1,394<br>28,680<br>5,840|
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||||2024<br>£<br>14,586<br>3,220<br>4,621|
||||22,427|
|||2024<br>£<br>14,586||
|||171,769||
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The bank loan is secured by way of a mortgage on the Gateway Centre. 

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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>Building maintenance<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Romance Academy<br>Helping Hands<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Christ Central<br>Youth Projects<br>Members mission<br>Bless Fund<br>Seed Fund<br>The Atrium<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>Christmas Kindness 2023<br>Christmas Kindness 2024<br>Caleb Roberts<br>Mission Giving<br>S & M Desborough<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Net<br>movement<br>At<br>At 1.4.24<br>in funds<br>31.3.25<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**913,357**<br>**34,841**<br>**948,198**<br>**19,741**<br>**(5,443)**<br>**14,298**<br>**933,098**<br>**29,398**<br>**962,496**<br>**1,253**<br>**-**<br>**1,253**<br>**1,809**<br>**(255)**<br>**1,554**<br>**1,074**<br>**(104)**<br>**970**<br>**81**<br>**-**<br>**81**<br>**1,807**<br>**(943)**<br>**864**<br>**765**<br>**(419)**<br>**346**<br>**785**<br>**(500)**<br>**285**<br>**750**<br>**(750)**<br>**-**<br>**15,520**<br>**(12,280)**<br>**3,240**<br>**229**<br>**-**<br>**229**<br>**-**<br>**179**<br>**179**<br>**-**<br>**12,303**<br>**12,303**<br>**-**<br>**2,039**<br>**2,039**<br>**-**<br>**12,845**<br>**12,845**<br>**-**<br>**3,336**<br>**3,336**<br>**24,073**<br>**15,451**<br>**39,524**<br>**957,171**<br>**44,849**<br>**1,002,020**|At<br>31.3.25<br>£<br>**948,198**<br>**14,298**|
|||**962,496**<br>**1,253**<br>**1,554**<br>**970**<br>**81**<br>**864**<br>**346**<br>**285**<br>**-**<br>**3,240**<br>**229**<br>**179**<br>**12,303**<br>**2,039**<br>**12,845**<br>**3,336**|
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>Building maintenance<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Helping Hands<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Youth Projects<br>Members mission<br>Bless Fund<br>Seed Fund<br>The Atrium<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>Christmas Kindness 2023<br>Christmas Kindness 2024<br>Caleb Roberts<br>Mission Giving<br>S & M Desborough<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>**340,843**<br>**-**<br>**340,843**<br>**-**<br>**10,464**<br>**458**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**13,700**<br>**1,000**<br>**179**<br>**15,653**<br>**10,470**<br>**22,845**<br>**3,336**<br>**78,105**<br>**418,948**|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>**(306,002)**<br>**34,841**<br>**(5,443)**<br>**(5,443)**<br>**(311,445)**<br>**29,398**<br>**(255)**<br>**(255)**<br>**(10,568)**<br>**(104)**<br>**(1,401)**<br>**(943)**<br>**(419)**<br>**(419)**<br>**(500)**<br>**(500)**<br>**(750)**<br>**(750)**<br>**(25,980)**<br>**(12,280)**<br>**(1,000)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**179**<br>**(3,350)**<br>**12,303**<br>**(8,431)**<br>**2,039**<br>**(10,000)**<br>**12,845**<br>**-**<br>**3,336**<br>**(62,654)**<br>**15,451**<br>**(374,099)**<br>**44,849**|
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## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

## **Comparatives for movement in funds** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>Building maintenance<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Romance Academy<br>Helping Hands<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Christ Central<br>Church actvites and events<br>Youth Projects<br>Members mission<br>Bless Fund<br>Seed Fund<br>The Atrium<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>Holiday Actvity and Food Programme<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Net<br>movement<br>At 1.4.23<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>915,600<br>(6,869)<br>29,287<br>(6,420)<br>944,887<br>(13,289)<br>1,253<br>-<br>2,406<br>(597)<br>4,552<br>(3,478)<br>81<br>-<br>6,205<br>(6,205)<br>-<br>1,807<br>1,012<br>(247)<br>785<br>-<br>750<br>-<br>16,250<br>770<br>104<br>125<br>1,683<br>(1,683)<br>35,081<br>(9,508)<br>979,968<br>(22,797)|Transfers<br>between<br>funds<br>£<br>4,626<br>(3,126)<br>1,500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(1,500)<br>-<br>-<br>(1,500)<br>-|At<br>31.3.24<br>£<br>913,357<br>19,741|
|---|---|---|---|
||||933,098<br>1,253<br>1,809<br>1,074<br>81<br>-<br>1,807<br>765<br>785<br>750<br>15,520<br>229<br>-|
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>Building maintenance<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Helping Hands<br>Christans Against Poverty<br>Church actvites and events<br>Youth Projects<br>Members mission<br>The Atrium<br>Chapelfelds Youth Club<br>Holiday Actvity and Food Programme<br>Christmas Kindness 2023<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>280,234<br>-<br>280,234<br>-<br>9,165<br>-<br>1,908<br>284<br>17,204<br>1,000<br>-<br>18,071<br>47,632<br>327,866|Resources<br>Movement<br>expended<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>(287,103)<br>(6,869)<br>(6,420)<br>(6,420)<br>(293,523)<br>(13,289)<br>(597)<br>(597)<br>(12,643)<br>(3,478)<br>(6,205)<br>(6,205)<br>(101)<br>1,807<br>(531)<br>(247)<br>(16,434)<br>770<br>(875)<br>125<br>(1,683)<br>(1,683)<br>(18,071)<br>-<br>(57,140)<br>(9,508)<br>(350,663)<br>(22,797)|
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The notes above set out the restricted grants received and utilised in this and the prior year.  The balances carried forward relate to funding which has not been utilised for the restricted purpose at the balance sheet date. 

## **Special offerings:** 

The church community regularly make specific offerings to support particular needs and causes, as well as making general contributions to support the charity's activities.  Such offerings are classified as restricted funds. These have included the following in the year: 

## Helping Hands 

Donations made to Helping Hands are used to provide support and aid for local community need. 

## Members Mission Oferings 

Donations to individuals who are undertaking support missions and outreach activities. 

## Christans Against Poverty (CAP York) 

Donations given to support the work of the CAP Centre in York specifically. It can be used to support clients with emergency funding and food, to run events for clients, as well as running costs and salary costs for CAP York employees.  Funds received in this and the prior year include a total of £14,400 of grant funding from York Foodbank. 

## Christmas Kindness 2023 

Donations to help support International Justice Mission's work in the Philippines. 

This fund has a balance of £178 at the year end. This was gifted to the International Justice Mission post year end (no adjustment this year). 

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## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

## Christmas Kindness 2024 

Donations received towards a housebuilding project in Romania. 

## Bless Fund 

Donations received to fund respite breaks for members of the local community. 

## Seed Fund 

This fund supports church events and activities. 

## Church events and actvites 

Special offerings made to support church events and activities, including Church Weekend Away and attending Newday events. 

## Caleb Roberts 

Donations to an individual who is undertaking support missions and outreach activities. 

## Mission Giving 

Donations given to enable the church to invest in further missions and outreach activities. 

## S&M Desborough 

Donations to individuals who are undertaking support missions and outreach activities. 

## **Other restricted grant funded activities:** 

Chapelfelds Youth Club 

Grant funding received for running sessions at Chapelfields Youth Club. 

## The Atrium 

The Atrium provides a safe space for people to connect with others, with the Gateway Centre opened for three sessions a week providing free refreshments and leisure opportunities.  The restricted fund balance relates to restricted grant funding received to support its staff and running costs. 

## Holiday Actvity and Food Programme 

Funding received under the government programme to provide food and activities for children during school holiday periods. 

## **Building maintenance designated fund:** 

The trustees designated £30,000 of general funds in 2023  in respect of the future maintenance and repair costs of the Gateway Centre. This has been partly utilised in the year. 

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## **18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

The trustees make donations to the charity in their capacity as members of the Gateway Church community. Total donations to the charity from the trustees in the year was £40,102 (2024 - £28,920). 

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